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Air Force Reserve Command
The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) is a major command (MAJCOM) of the U.S. Air Force with its headquarters at Robins AFB, GA.
It became a MAJCOM of the Air Force on 17 February 1997. Previously, the Air Force Reserve (AFR) was a Field Operating Agency (FOA).
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Mission
AFRC’s mission is to provide citizen airmen to defend the United States and protect its interests through air and space power.
Vision
Citizen airmen fully engaged in global vigilance, reach, and power.
Resources
AFRC has more than 74,000 officer and enlisted personnel who serve 37 flying wings equipped with their own aircraft and 7 associate units that share aircraft with an active duty unit. Four space operations squadrons share satellite control mission with the active force. The AFRC has more than 620 mission support units equipped and trained to provide a wide range of services, including medical and aeromedical evacuation, aerial port, civil engineer, security forces, intelligence, communications, mobility support, logistics, and transportation operations. AFRC has more than 440 aircraft assigned to it. The inventory includes the latest, most capable models of the B-52, C-5, C-130, C-141, F-16, HH-60, KC-135, MC-130, MC-130P, and O/A-10. On any given day, 99 percent of these aircraft are mission ready and able to deploy within 72 hours. ACC, AMC, AETC, and AFSOC would gain these aircraft and support personnel if mobilized. These aircraft and their crews are immediately deployable without need for additional training.
Source
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